A-Z-08 — Words

To grasp or seize (something) tightly or eagerly (verb)

To treat in an indulgent or overprotective way (verb)

To hit someone on the head, usually with a heavy object. (verb)

A collection of things lying about in an untidy mass (noun)

A member of a large organization whose job makes them feel as if they are not important. (noun)

A mixture of various ingredients or elements (noun)

Awkwardly solid, heavy, and outdated (adjective)

Crooked or askew; not level; or an idea that is crazy or foolish. (adjective)

Having severe abdominal pain, often caused by spasm, obstruction, or distention of any of the hollow viscera, such as the intestines (adjective)

To secretly allow (something considered immoral, illegal, wrong, or harmful) to occur (verb)

The subjugation and assumption of control of a place or people by use of military force. (noun)

Secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to cheat or deceive others (noun)

Extremely large (adjective)

A state of confused and noisy disturbance (noun)

(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing (adjective)

What happens when a moving object hits something violently (verb)

To make something appear (verb)

Being too confident because danger is being ignored. (adjective)

To force an unwilling person to do something by using force or threats. (verb)

To gently pursuade someone to do something (verb)

Likely to cause disagreement or argument (adjective)

A group of similar things or people positioned closely together. (noun)

To stand or be positioned close together in a group. (verb)

To be mindful or conscious, especially in making decisions or taking action. (adjective)

Well-organized or unified in structure or thought. (adjective)

Too full, blocked, or crowded. (adjective)

The act of spending time with someone for comfort or company. (adjective)

A deep awareness of the suffering of others, combined with a desire to help. (adjective)

Capable of operating or functioning together; able to exist or work together without conflict. (adjective)

A strong, irresistible urge to do something, often against one's better judgement. (noun)

Relating to or caused by obsession, often linked to a psychological condition. (adjective)

To invent or devise a plan, story, or excuse, often in a clever or dishonest way. (verb)

To express strong disapproval of something, especially on moral grounds. (verb)

Someone in whom you confide your thoughts, feelings, or problems. (noun)

A serious disagreement or argument, often a prolonged one. (noun)

To deal directly with a problem or difficult situation or person. (verb)

Tending to deal with situations in an aggressive or argumentative way. (adjective)

To become fixed, firm, or rigid; to change from a fluid or soft state to a thickened or solid state. (verb)

Collective judgment or belief that is the result of discussion or negotiation. (noun)

Showing concern for the needs or feelings of others. (adjective)

An agreement between people to work together against someone or something, usually in secret, sometimes against the law. (noun)

A strong feeling of dislike or disrespect toward someone or something considered unworthy. (noun)

A person or organization that acts as a medium for transmitting something (like information or money). (noun)

To give in or surrender, especially after a struggle or competition. (verb)

To take something away from someon, or seize property, as a penalty or punishment. (verb)

When something breaks and falls down. (noun)

To lose strength or energy, and fall down or cave in suddenly, often due to structural failure or overwhelming force. (verb)

Containing only essential information and avoiding unnecessary detail. (adjective)

A person or group competing with others trying to achieve the same goal. (noun)

a large fire that causes a lot of damage; or a large and violent event. (noun)

Being willing to do what one is asked to do, following set of rules, regulations, and standards. (adjective)

To keep something secret, and prevent it from being known or noticed. (verb)

A person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs, rather than doing things that are different or original. (noun)

To spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way. (verb)

Complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something. (adjective)

To understand something completely (verb)

To work together with someone else for a special purpose, such as to create something. (verb)

To admit that you have done something wrong. (verb)

A situation in which someone or something becomes popular, famous, or successful again after a period of being much less popular, (noun)

To feel or express sympathy towards someone. (verb)